Llangollen Advertiser Denbighshire Merionethshire and North Wales Journal

COUNTY OF DENBIGH. FISHERY DISTRICTS. CONSERVATORS OF THE FISHERY DISTRICTS OF THE RIVERS "DEE" (INCLUDING BALA LAKE)," CLWYD," AND ELWY," CONWAY," AND SEVERN," AND THEIR TRIBUTARIES. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the Quarter Sessions of the Peace for the County of Denbigh, held at Wrexham, on the 20th day of October, 1887, the following appointments of Conser- vators were made in pursuance of the 15th section of the Salmon Fisheries Amendment Act, 1865. For the Fishery District of the River Dee and its Tributaries, including Bala Lake and its Tribu- taries Arthur Mostyn Owen, of Woodhouse, West Felton, Salop, Esq.; Peter Ormrod, the younger, of Pen-y-lan, Ruabon, Esq.; Thomas Richard Wynne, of Ty-isa, Corwen, Esq.; James Coster Edwards, of Trevor Hall, near Llangollen, Esq.; and Major Alfred Fawkes, of Bryntirion, Overton, Flintshire. For the Fishery District of the Rivers Clwyd and Elwy and their TribvAaries: Sir William Grenville Williams, Bart., of Bodel- wyddan, near St. Asaph; Charles Salusbury Main- waring, of Galltfaenan, near Rhyl, Esq.; Colonel Arthur Mesham, of Pont Ryffydd, near Denbigh; Captain Francis Burton Owen Cole, of Ceryg-llwydion, near Denbigh; Owen John Williams, of Cefn, near St. Asaph, Esq.; John Briscoe, of Plas Newydd, Trefnant, Esq.; Thomas Everard Hutton, of Talardy, near St. Asaph, Esq.; Thomas Burgoyne Watts, of Bran- wylfa, near St. Asaph, Esq.; and Hugh Francis Birley, of the Mount, St. Asaph, Esq. For the Fishery District of the River Conway and its Tributaries: John Blackwall, of Hendre, near Llanrwst, Esq.; the Right Honourable Lord Penrhyn, of Penrhyn Castle, near Bangor; Colonel Charles Arthur Wynne Finch, of Voelas Hall, near Llanrwst; Lieut.-Colonel Samuel Henry Nairne Johnstone, of Coedfa, near Bettws-y-Coed; Charles Hordern, of Fron-ganol, near Llanrwst, Esq.; Charles Salusbury Mainwaring of Galltfaenan, near Rhyl, Esq.; Samuel Sandbach, of Hafod-unos, near Abergele, Esq.; Henry Davies Pochin, of Bodnant Hall, Eglwysbach, Esq., and Peter Mclntyre, of Gwydr Uchaf, near Llanrwst, Gentleman. For the Fishery District of the River Severn and its Tributaries: Owen Slaney Wynne, of Plas Newydd, Ruabon, Esq.; and Colonel Richard Maurice Bonnor, of Bryn- y-gwalie, near Oswestry. LL. ADAMS, Clerk of the Peace for the County of Denbigh. FMthin, Slit October, 1881. (,9A'Kl)

UNDER MORTGAGEES POWER OF SALE. GARTH, In the Parish of Llangollen. PENYBRYN, Parish of Ruabon. FREEHOLD PROPERTY TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION BY MR. T. P. ROBERTS, AT THE AUSTRALIA [ARMS, GARTH, ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH, 1887, At 2 o'clock in the Afternoon prompt, subject to Conditions to be then produced, THOSE 2 FREEHOLD COTTAGES & GARDENS Situate in Garth, aforesaid. LOT I.-The newly-erected Cottage, with the Garden attached, known by the name of "CREIGFRYN," and occupied by Mr. David Williams, and con- taining by admeasurement two roods, ten perches, or thereabouts. LOT 2.—The Cottage and Garden adjoining the above in the occupation of Mr. Evan Edwards, and containing by admeasurement four roods and fifty-five square yards, or thereabouts. LOT 3.-Piece of Freehold Land, adjoining Penybryn Chapel, in the Parish of Ruabon, containing 2682 square yards, or thereabouts. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneer, Plastirion, Ruthin, or to Messrs. Lloyd & Roberts, Solicitors, Ruthin. A YOUNG MAN, late Scholar of U.&W, Aberystwyth, is ready to give lessons in Latin, Greek, English, Italian, &c. For terms, apply to the Advertiser Office. (2355)

COUNTY OF DENBIGH. FISHERY DISTRICTS. CONSERVATORS OF THE FISHERY DISTRICTS OF THE RIVERS "DEE" (INCLUDING BALA LAKE)," CLWYD," AND ELWY," CONWAY," AND SEVERN," AND THEIR TRIBUTARIES. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the Quarter Sessions of the Peace for the County of Denbigh, held at Wrexham, on the 20th day of October, 1887, the following appointments of Conser- vators were made in pursuance of the 15th section of the Salmon Fisheries Amendment Act, 1865. For the Fishery District of the River Dee and its Tributaries, including Bala Lake and its Tribu- taries Arthur Mostyn Owen, of Woodhouse, West Felton, Salop, Esq.; Peter Ormrod, the younger, of Pen-y-lan, Ruabon, Esq.; Thomas Richard Wynne, of Ty-isa, Corwen, Esq.; James Coster Edwards, of Trevor Hall, near Llangollen, Esq.; and Major Alfred Fawkes, of Bryntirion, Overton, Flintshire. For the Fishery District of the Rivers Clwyd and Elwy and their TribvAaries: Sir William Grenville Williams, Bart., of Bodel- wyddan, near St. Asaph; Charles Salusbury Main- waring, of Galltfaenan, near Rhyl, Esq.; Colonel Arthur Mesham, of Pont Ryffydd, near Denbigh; Captain Francis Burton Owen Cole, of Ceryg-llwydion, near Denbigh; Owen John Williams, of Cefn, near St. Asaph, Esq.; John Briscoe, of Plas Newydd, Trefnant, Esq.; Thomas Everard Hutton, of Talardy, near St. Asaph, Esq.; Thomas Burgoyne Watts, of Bran- wylfa, near St. Asaph, Esq.; and Hugh Francis Birley, of the Mount, St. Asaph, Esq. For the Fishery District of the River Conway and its Tributaries: John Blackwall, of Hendre, near Llanrwst, Esq.; the Right Honourable Lord Penrhyn, of Penrhyn Castle, near Bangor; Colonel Charles Arthur Wynne Finch, of Voelas Hall, near Llanrwst; Lieut.-Colonel Samuel Henry Nairne Johnstone, of Coedfa, near Bettws-y-Coed; Charles Hordern, of Fron-ganol, near Llanrwst, Esq.; Charles Salusbury Mainwaring of Galltfaenan, near Rhyl, Esq.; Samuel Sandbach, of Hafod-unos, near Abergele, Esq.; Henry Davies Pochin, of Bodnant Hall, Eglwysbach, Esq., and Peter Mclntyre, of Gwydr Uchaf, near Llanrwst, Gentleman. For the Fishery District of the River Severn and its Tributaries: Owen Slaney Wynne, of Plas Newydd, Ruabon, Esq.; and Colonel Richard Maurice Bonnor, of Bryn- y-gwalie, near Oswestry. LL. ADAMS, Clerk of the Peace for the County of Denbigh. FMthin, Sit I October, !S3V. (2357)

UNDER MORTGAGEES POWER OF SALE. GARTH, In the Parish of Llangollen. PENYBRYN, Parish of Ruabon. FREEHOLD PROPERTY TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION BY MR. T. P. ROBERTS, AT THE AUSTRALIA [ARMS, GARTH, ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH, 1887, At 2 o'clock in the Afternoon prompt, subject to Conditions to be then produced, THOSE 2 FREEHOLD COTTAGES & GARDENS Situate in Garth, aforesaid. LOT I.-The newly-erected Cottage, with the Garden attached, known by the name of "CREIGFRYN," and occupied by Mr. David Williams, and con- taining by admeasurement two roods, ten perches, or thereabouts. LOT 2.—The Cottage and Garden adjoining the above in the occupation of Mr. Evan Edwards, and containing by admeasurement four roods and fifty-five square yards, or thereabouts. LOT 3.-Piece of Freehold Land, adjoining Penybryn Chapel, in the Parish of Ruabon, containing 2682 square yards, or thereabouts. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneer, Plastirion, Ruthin, or to Messrs. Lloyd & Roberts, Solicitors, Ruthin.

PRINCE Henry of Battenberg, writes a London correspondent, seems likely to be able to sing presently the psalm which pronounces its beate- tude on those who have their "quiver full of them." He is already two fathers, though he has been married for little more than two years. The Princess Beatrice bore him a son and heir so recently as the 23rd November last; and now the eleven months old Prince Alexander Albert Victor has a sister, who will probably be called Beatrice Victoria. The Queen is now the grand- mother of thirty living children, not to mention the great grandchildren. In a generation or two it seems likely enough that England will possess as many princes as Germany or Russia. But what we are waiting for is the first descendant of the Queen who will be a plain" Mister." We must come to that presently. The family is growing too large for the whole of it to be ennobled. It would soon overflow the House of Lords. _n. No one interested in public affairs can in these days affect to feel no concern in that which touches the Colonies, and the statement that, as a result of the arrangements for the defence of Australia, entered into at the late Colonial Con- ference, the exact force which will be added to the British fleet in those waters has now been decided upon, will be attentively read by all. A fast cruiser, a gun vessel, and three fast sea-going torpedo-boats (or torpedo-catchers, as they were originally called) will be despatched as soon as fitted, so as to form a permanent addition to the naval force of seven vessels which has been mam- tained by the Imperial Government for many years; while in addition two fast cruisers and four smaller vessels will be kept in Australian ports in reserve, ready fitted for service if required. The cost of maintenance of all these vessels will be borne by the associated Australian Colonies, and they will also annually pay five per cent. upon the original cost of the vessels as a sinking fund. The arrangement is a provisional one, having been made only for ten years, but all interested in the welfare of the Colonies will hope that the experiment may prove successful. "De- fence, not defiance is the motto of the Austra- lians as of our own volunteers, and it is good to see them so manfully acting up to it. THE want of an efficient system of intermediate education in Wales is being continually made manifest, and sometimes very forcibly. In the Michaelmas examination in connection with the University College of Aberystwyth, for instance, six of the eight scholarships offered were won by students who had previously enjoyed the prepa- ratory advantages of English intermediate schools. With such competitors, the less fortunate Welsh youths had no chance whatever. In his last annual report, Principal Edwards says:—"We have at the present time no fewer than 48 students from countries other than Wales, which is more than we have from Wales itself-if we exclude the five western central counties-and is one- third of the total number of students, which is additional argument for open scholarships. It will, perhaps, be alleged that if the scholarships were closed, though the ranks of the Englishmen would be considerably thinned, a large number of Welshmen would take their place. I admit the probability of this result, but another result would also follow, that we should be compelled to lower the standard of our teaching, which is even now not a whit too high." This, we believe, is a very wise view of the question, and so thoughtful and experienced an educationist as Dr. Edwards has a right to be heard with more than ordinary respect on this point. Clearly, to lower our present standard, already "not a whit too high," would increase the number of Welshmen holding scholarships, but would at the same time lessen the value of those scholarships as evidences of scholarly attainments. THE magnitude which the "rabbit pest "has assumed in Australia is most extraordinary. In the vast sheep runs of Victoria and New South Wales these prolific little rodents breed by millions, and by all accounts their ravages are compared to those of locusts in Eastern countries. They eat up every herb in the land, and leave not any green thing. The efforts made by the British authorities in Cyprus to deal with the swarms of locusts that used to abound have made us familiar with Government action in such a matter, but what has been done there fades into insignificance compared with the measures Australian Govern- ments have found themselves compelled to adopt. Many thousands of square yards on which sheep used to feed have been made desolate, and so serious and persistent have the complaints of the farmers become that the formation of a Govern- ment Department has been found necessary, with an elaborate organisation and thousands of "rabbiters," as they are called-men specially told off for the slaughter of the little animals. In reply to a deputation from the Pasture and Stock Protection Boards of the colony, the Minister of Mines, &c., of New South Wales, some time ago said that the estimate in the forthcoming budget for rabbit destruction would not be much less than £ 1,500,000. Although the efforts made have been on such a scale that in the month of April last alone no fewer than 850,000 rabbits were reported as destroyed, the latest accounts represent their numbers as still increasing, and new districts being invaded by this formidable enemy. So rapidly, indeed, is the area extending in which they breed, that an idea is gaining ground that the men employed in extermination are pro- viding themselves with employment in the future by turning loose live couples in runs previously free from them. Human villany seens to be the term employed in characterising this supposed action of the men, and under the circunstances together. From the district comes the report inac the rabbits are forsaking their ordinary food and are devouring the wild melons and the barks of certain trees, which is certainly a serious compli- cation. A project is on foot for enclosing all infested districts with wire fencing,as it is thought that if they can be confined to certain given spaces, however large, their extermination is only a matter of time, for the owners of the land will not cease their efforts till they are destroyed. The outlay, which would be borne by the Government, the squatters paying interest, would be very large; u 11 but if the object were accomplished, the money would be well spent. The figures given regarding the diminution erf the number of sheep in the infested districts the last few years quite bear out this view,

LOCAL & DISTRICT NEWS. LLANGOLLEN. MR. HARRY LISTON.-We are pleased to be able to announce that the said eminent vocal and instrumental humourist is to appear at the Assembly Rooms on the evenings of Monday and luesday next. ("See advertisement in another column-; MONTHLY FAIR.—At Monday's fair there were but few horses and cattle, and no fat beasts, and no trade hardly was done. Sheep again were too plentiful, and many had to be returned home unsold. Pigs were also numerous, and there was$ improvement in the sale of porkers, otherwise trade WLSTAR OF BETHLEHEM.—A l&rgs tmd very fright star has been observed in the early b.Q\1.rs of the morning, during the past week and it is currently reported that this is the "star of Bethlehem on one of its periodical visits. The star was seen in the south-east, situated near to the moon, Lasseu s Saturday Journal states, however, that the observer should direct his observation towards the north star, as the star of Bethlefeew is expected to appear in that part of the heavens, GENERAL EXAMINATION OF PUPIL On Saturday week a general examination, ot pupil teachers for the Wrexham, Raab611, and Llangollen districts was held in the Parochial Schools, Wrex- ham. conducted by Mr. Ed. Morris, B.A., assistant inspector., and assisted by relays of teachers respon- sible for iU order of the respective candidates. Upwards of ge pW. teachers were examined, a very large proportion oi fcfceqt being females, and but few in the last year of thui$E]?reufcicesmp. VESTRY MEETING—A. vestry MEETING t9v the purpose of making a rate for the necessary i;eULl: of the poor, and for transacting other business relating to the parish, was held in the Assistant Overseer'? Office, Assembly Room, on Thursday, the 20th ult. Mr. C. W. Richards presided. There were also present Messrs, E. S, Richards, Ed. Edwards, J. Rowlands, John Edwards, J. Hanson. Owen Parry, J. Clarke, Morris Jeffreys, R. Lt. Ifaker, &c. The exemption list having been passed by the overseers, and examined by the auditors, if, was taken as read. Mr. Morton, assistant overseer, produced fite several preempts received from the guardians and Highway Board, egd it was resolved that a rate of Is. ld, in the pound t*« made to meet the expenses of the current half-year, fIt was remarked that the above is a reduction of 3d. -in £ &$ pound upon the rate levied the previous lialf-ye&r. • THE WAR OFFICE AND THE —Con- siderable doubt having been evinced by conÙ]w,utii!tg' officers of corps of Volunteer Infantry throughout the cou&wy as to the number of rounds to be fired and the results to attained by the trained Volun- teer, as distinct from tfee recruit, under the regu- lations issued on the 1st ult, qualifying for the capitation grant of' 35s., it has b'gen d&si.deo$t the War Office that the trained Volunteer may become, efficient for this year by firing only 20 rounds, pro- vided he makes a score sufficient to pass him into the second class. He may also become efficient by pafBsÍng into the second class in a second or third 20 shots; or fey striking the target 12 times in not less than 40 or mors thQ-n 60 rounds. It is also conceded that the trained Volunteers who classified as third- class shots in October last year may fire as recruits in the present year, just closing. The remonstrances as to the stringency of the recruits' musketry regu- lations are still under consideration at the War Office. OBITUARY.—Our obituary column, this week, contains the names of two well-known and highly- esteemed gentlemen, one at Llangollen and the other in the adjoining parish [of Llantysilio, each having attained a ripe old age—Mr. H. M. Beever, of Ormonde Place, being 75 years old, and Mr. Hy. Massey, of Llantysilio Lodge, being 65 years old. It is many years now since both came to reside in 'this neighbourhood, Mr. Beaver, a retired gentleman, to spend the evening of life in quiet recluse, and Mr. Massey to take charge of the beautiful garden attached to Llantysilio Hall, and the manner in which he carried out the work entrusted to him bore strong testimony to his great aptitude for the avocation he had adopted. There was a remarkable resemblance in the disposition of both gentlemen- being quiet, inobtrusive, and warm-hearted, with a kind word for all persons, so that their loss will be keenly felt by others than their near relatives, of whom Mr .Beever leaves a widow and a step-daughter, and Mr. Massey, we believe, some sons and daughters, Mrs. Massey having died in April last. The mortal remains of Mr. Beever were buried at St. John's Churchyard, amidst general respect, on Thursday, and those of Mr. Massey will be interred at Llanty- silio Churchyard, on Sunday. THE RECENT CASE OF ALLEGED CRIMINAL ASSAULT AT PENTREDWR.—At the Chester Assizes, on Friday, October 28th, before Mr. Justice Cave, Thomas Davies, quarryman, Pentredwr, was brought up to answer the charge preferred by Amelia Francis Jones, a child between 3 and 4 years old, of having criminally assaulted her. The charge was laid under the new Act dealing with offences of this nature. It will be within the recollection of some of our readers that the accused was committed for trial in August last. Mr. E. H. Lloyd was instructed to prosecute at the Assizes, and Mr. F. Marshall to defend. The grand jury, however, returned no true bill," and the accused was at once liberated, after being in custody since the 15th of August, bail being refused by Capt. Best. It was intended to raise several points of law on behalf of the accused before the learned Judge-that the magistrate had no right to clear the court at the preliminary investigation, that the charge had been brought under the wrong Act, &c., but the sensible course adopted by the grand jury obviated the necessity of going into the merits of the case at all. LITERARY NOTICES.—Familiar Wild Flowers, part 20 (Cassell and Co.) This serial still retains its attractiveness, both as regards its letterpress matter and the exquisite illustrations, which appear in every part.-The Quiver: The September part completes another volume of this popular magazine. According to an announcement in that number, the October issue is an enlarged one, and from the list of contributors for the coming volume, we can safely expect an increase in the number of subscribers to this ever popular household magazine.- Our Earth and Its Story, part 9 We cannot but confirm what hitherto we have stated, that this is an invaluable work, and the interest increases in each successive part.-Tlw Life and Words of Christ, part 25 Dr. Cunningham Geike has left to the world a lasting monument of himself in this unrivalled Life of Christ. To the thoughtful Biblical student, no work can surpass it for fulness of thought, and as a medium of instruction to the student of Biblical facts, it cannot be equalled.-Tlw Sea: its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, and Heroism, part 1, illustrated As the title of this work implies, it covers a wide area, and the subject to the Britisher is one of profound interest. England, situated as it is, must of necessity have a continual communication through the great ocean thoroughfare for its bound- less commercial enterprise, and the sea as such conveys the opportunities to justify the energetic publishing firm of Messrs. Cassell and Co. to issue from its press a work which will be welcomed by thousands of Englishmen in various parts of the world. As the history of the se.a implies the history of conquest, civilization, commerce, and adventure, this new serial work will supply the demand of a host of readers, and the thrilling tales connected with those that have their homes on the mighty deep, will perhaps create greater sympathy with the "toilers of the deep "-a class of men to whom the world is greatly indebted. With this part is presented an excellent engraving from the celebra- ted picture of J. M. W. Turner, entitled "The Wreck of tkc a wlume of Yoxmg Folks before us is full of interest to young people, and cuncuen of an older growth can glean much information and amusement from its pages. The incidents in a serial story by Mrs. Molesworth, entitled "Aunt Clotilda's Guests," are laid partly in Wales and the other serial story, The Boy Hunters of Kentucky," is full of exciting interest. The illustrations are all well done, and the coloured ones cannot fail to please. RURAL NOTEs.-The autumnal foliage in all its wondrous glory and richest tints of colour has now almost passed away. The fall of snow early in October and the late frosts played havoc with the leaves, leaving many of the trees singed as by fire, but yet fully clad. Trees vary much with situation but, as a rule, ash, elm, and sycamore display but bare boughs, while some oak and alders are still exceptionally green along the river course and in sheltered places. The woods have long been silent, except for the coo of the stock-dove or the crow 01 the pheasant. Near the houses the robins son. sounds unnaturally loud-that and the sharp, short whistle of the wren are almost the only sounds to break the silence. The many walnut-trees near the farm-steads have this year borne an enormous crop of nuts. The squirrels, now busy laying up store for winter, have secured their share of them. They seem very numerous, or perhaps are more easily seen now the leaves are down. Cattle even now find better pasturage than during the long drought of summer they are in good condition, and so far have not trenched upon the winter's supply of hay, &c. Potatoes are nearly all carried, and turn out much better than was expected, being both large and sound. Turnips also have grown well during the open weather. During the last few weeks farm work has been well advanced, the land being in fine condition for tillage. The larger song-birds have been greedily feasting on the Portugal laurel berries, which were very plentiful. Now the bright red oi abundant hips in the hedges catches the eye, and on the moors the brilliant scarlet or crimson of the whinjberry beds adds much to the beauty of the scene. There are an unusual number of herons on the Dee at present—their harsh clangour they pour along the stream is often heard. There are many kingfishers about too, but the extreme beauty of their plumage makes one tremble for their safety. Except hares, game of all sorts is most plentiful, and though coverts generally have not yet been shot, pheasants are known to be numerous. Hap- pening to njention to a friend that my setter had taken possession qf, suckled, and reared her sister's litter, not having had pups of her own for a year or more, he told me that a small fox-terrier he had with him did exactly the SEtine for a kitten, though she had never had pups at all. Even now the two are on excellent terms, and share the same bed. The weather the last few days has been somewhat blusterous, but yet some of the extreme beauty of the scenery remains. When lighted up by a bright sun between the squalls, the birch and other trees on the hilbside^ cjre well-nigh golden, while the great white storm clouds (their shadows racing across the hills) and the rainbows, all served to fill and satisfy the artist's eye. Strange, indeed, that more don't come and stay to enjoy this constant feast! AUTUMN. THE chilly touch of autumn's blighting breath, The foliage tints with wondrous, changing hue, Adding to nature's beauty e'en in death, Colours niost various; transient as new. The glorious summer days have shortened fast, The falling leaves come wavering slowly down In the still air—the pride of leafage past, Down in the mire th' umbrageous crown is thrown. The school-boys, lingering on their devious route, Wade through the rustling mass, nor give a thought To pride brought low and trampled under foot, Gr summer's glory soiled and brought to naught. Save for the pheasant's crow, the stock-dove's coo, The woods are silent,'the migrants all have sped O'er sea, some distant warmer cliiifc to WflOj Their venturous flight by wondrous instinct led. The robin's song, unnaturally loud, The sharp whistle breaks the silence deep, Cheers with familiar strain, dispels tie cloud Enshrouding all vvhCIJ nature drops t) sleep. The naked boughs their gaunt arms stretch 011 hÏirh, As if imploring pity from the blast; 0 Exposed, the squirrel sits, with prying eye, Watching the loitering intruder past, Time's circling years, with slow but certain tread Bring youth and beauty surely to deeby; As surely autumn brings the winter dread, And death to summer's lavish, short display. —Nov. 1st. RELIGIOUS SERVICES AND PREACHERS. -The order of the services and the preachers at the various places of worship for next Sunday (22nd Sunday after Trinity) are as follow Parish (St. Collen's) Church Holy Communion (plain) at 8 a.m. Matins, processional hymn, 291; office hymn, 37; hymn before sermon, 215; offertory hymn, 321; children's service, processional hymn, 334, hymn 331. Evensong, processional hymn, 242 office hymn, 207; hymn before sermon, 213; offertory hymn, 216. Enoch Rhys James, B.D., vicar; Rev. D. Carrog Jones, B.A., curate, SG. John's (Welsh) Church (Abbey-road) sermons at 10 3o a.m. and 6 p.m. Llantysilio Church English services the first Sunday in the month at 10 30 a.m. and 3 15 p.m., other Sundays 3 15 p.m. Welsh services at 10 30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Rev. J. S. Jones; B.A., vicar. English Baptist Chapel (Penybryn) sermons at 1030 a.m. and 6 p.m. by the Rev. S. Hawks, Liverpool. Rehoboth Calvinistic Methodist Chapel: sermons at 930 a.m. and 6 p.m. by the Rev. W. Foulkes, pastor. English Wesleyan Chapel (Market-street): sermons at 11 15 a.m. and 6 p.m. by the Rev. George Gibson, Wrexham. Welsh Baptist Chapel: sermons at 9 30 a.m. and 6 p.m. by the Rev. D. Williams, pastor. Welsh Wesleyan Chapel: prayer meeting at 10 a.m. and at 6 p.m. the Rev. W. Davies, pastor, will preach the funeral sermon to the late Rev. Wm. Powell. Congregational Chapel (Church-street): sermons at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. by the Rev. E. Roberts, Brynteg, Broughton. Mission Room (Brook-street) sermons at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. by the Rev. J. Owen, Lleyn. THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE NEWSROOM AND PUBLIC LIBRARY. The annual general meeting of the Llangollen Newsroom and Public Library was held in the Newsroom on Thursday evening, when the chair was occupied by Mr. S. Gregson Fell, the retiring president. The president said he was very pleased to meet so representative a gathering at their sixteenth annual meeting. He was glad to say that the Institution had never fallen into a political or sectarian groove, and he hoped it never would. (Hear, hear.) It was a purely literary institute. On these lines it had prospered, and was now in a flourishing condition, while its future was full of promise. The first business on the agenda was the appointment of officers for the ensuing year. As the retiring president, he hoped they would allow him the pleasure of nominating Sir Theodore Martin as the future president of the Institution. (Hear, hear.) They all knew how deeply interested in the movement Sir Theodore was, and also the very valuable gifts of books he had made to the Library. (Cheers.) Sir Theodore Martin had also rendered signal service to the Institution by lending his great literary name, and that was no small thing for a young Library like theirs. He was sure he would continue to take the warmest interest in it, and would promote its prosperity in every way he could. (Cheers.) He, therefore, had much pleasure in proposing that Sir Theodore Martin be appointed president of the Newsroom and Library. (Cheers.) The motion was seconded by Mr. Jagger, and carried unanimously. On the motion of Mr. Jagger, seconded by Mr. James Green, Mr. Williams, manager of the North and South Wales Bank, was re-appointed honorary treasurer for the ensuing year. Mr. H. D. Jones and Mr. Ralph Darlington were also re-appointed honorary secretaries, on the motion of Mr. J. Rowlands, seconded by Mr. Bailey, Bryncollen. Mr. Arthur Hughes was also appointed assistant secretary. The chairman proposed, and Mr. W. Coward seconded, that the officers and committee should retain office until the end of the year 1888, and that in future the year should end on the 31st of December. The following committee was then elected:—Mr. S. T. Jagger (chairman), Capt. John C. Best, R.N., Major Tottenham, Mr. James Green, Mr. James Clarke, Mr. C. Bailey, Mr. John Morris, Mr. Humphrey Jones, Mr. W. Coward, Mr. S. Lloyd Jones, Mr. John Rowlands, Mr. W. H. Davies (postmaster), Mr. R. LI. Baker, Mr. Edwd. Edwards, Mr. C. H. Humphreys, and Mr. T. Kendrick Jones. Mr. G. Williams, the honorary treasurer, after- wards presented the accounts, which showed a balance in favour of the treasurer. On the motion of Mr. Coward, seconded by Mr. Jagger, it was decided that the accounts be made up to the 31st December, 1887, and that a balance- sheet should be issued. Mr. Humphrey Jones was appointed auditor. The president said one important question for their consideration was the desirability of putting the books constituting the Library into the hands -«•(? t-fn cf./mo. From tlia oommencp.ment of the Library the committee had been alive to vesting the books in some permanent body. They would remember that the Local Board had offered to give them a room for the books, on the condition that the Newsroom and Library should be kept distinct. But the committee held that it was essential that they should be kept as one Institution, and on this ground they had declined the offer of the Board. In the neighbouring town of Oswestry the Library and Newsroom were established on a similar basis to theirs, and the books were vested in a trust. Sir Theodore Martin had very kindly drafted a deed, which was now presented to the committee for consideration, and Mr. J. Parry-Jones, of Oswestry, the clerk to the Local Board, had been good enough to say that he would draw up a deed, gratis. He, therefore, suggested that the trustees should be appointed at that meeting, and that a sub-committee be elected for the purpose of considering the details of the deed. It was decided, on the motion of Mr. Darlington, seconded by Mr. Coward, "That the books consti- tuting the Library be vested in Trustees, and the following persons, subject to their acceptance of the office, be appointed such Trustees hx-Officio Trustees: Sir Theodore Martin, K.C.B.; the Chairman of the Local Board; the President of the Library and Newsroom. Ordinary Trustees: Lord Trevor, General Yorke, C.B., Mr. G. LI. Dickin, Mr. J. C. Edwards, Colonel J. R. Barnes, Mr. W. Coward, J.P., Mr. Jagger, Mr. Bailey, Mr. Watkin Richards, Mr. G. Williams, Mr. James Green, Mr. John Morris, Mr. John Rowlands, Mr. Lloyd Jones. Mr. Green proposed, and Mr. Humphrey Jones seconded, that a sub-committee consisting of the following gentlemen be appointed to carry out the foregoing resolutions by a formal deedMr. Darlington, Mr. G. Williams, Mr. J. Rowlands, Mr. C. H. Humphreys, Mr. Coward, Mr. Jagger, Mr. Bailey, Mr. Fell, and Mr. H. D. Jones.Carried unanimously. On the motion of the president, seconded by Mr. Jagger, it was resolved That the best thanks of of the meeting be given to Sir Theodore Martin. K.C.B., and Mr. J. Parry-Jones, for their good offices in drawing up the proposed Trust Deed." It was also resolved, on the motion of Mr. Dar- lington, seconded by Mr. Jagger, that "A Librarian be appointed at a salary not exceeding £ 10 per annum, and that the sub-committee is thereby authorised to make arrangements to fill such appointment." The following resolution, proposed by Mr. G. Wil- liams and seconded by Mr. Jagger, was also carried unanimously That this meeting desires to record its grateful appreciation of the invaluable services which Mr. S. Gregson Fell has rendered to the Institution since its formation, and to express its unfeigned regret that his long and honourable connection with the Institution is now about to close by his removal from the town." Mr. Fell having briefly responded, and wished the Newsroom and Library every success in the future, the proceedings terminated. A meeting of the sub-committee was held in the Board Room on Friday, when the terms of Sir Theodore Martin's draft of the Trust Deed were discussed, and the Deed is now in the hands of Mr. Parry-Jones for -completion. The committee also debated the question of appointing a Librarian, and agreed that the Library should in future be open for one hour daily as follows :—Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., and Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, from G p.m. to 7 p.m. This arrangement will be in force as early as practicable, and an announcement of the date on which the new arrangement will begin will be given in our next issue. The honorary secretary begs thankfully to acknowledge the receipt of The Literature of the Kymry (one large vol.), by Thomas Stephens, kindly presented to the Library by Mrs. Stephens (through Sir Theodore Martin). Also a donation of 2s. from Mr. Horspool.

On Oct. 20th, Mr. Ilutchings, naturalist, of Aberystwyth, received by parcel post a very fine specimen of the White Spoonbill, which was shot by a farmer near the town of Aborayron, in a potato67 field near the sea. This bird is a very rare visitant in England. Montagu mentions two specimens having been shot in Devon, one in 1804, the other in 1807. Yarrell mentions two which were shot in Lincolnshire in 1826. Mr. Hutchings's specimen measures from tip to tip over 5 feet 3 inches, and from point of too to end of bill 3 feetl 4 inches. The bird was in excellent condition, therefore could have been on England's shores but a very short time. I

CHESHIRE AND NORTH WAL ASSIZES. These assizes were opened at Chester Ci Friday, by Mr. Justice Cave. THE WREXHAM STABBING CASE. Phillip O'Neil, aged 35, labourer, was for wounding John Judson, of Wrexham, 8th September, 1887.—Mr. Walter Jones, prosecution, said the prisoner and the pr( were in a public house together at Wrexhar prisoner being disorderly, the landlord remo: with him, and the prosecutor said, Wh saying to you is only for your good." The struck him, and a free fight ensued, the getting the worst of it. When the prosecu going home he found the prisoner lying in him. The fight was resumed, and as the found he was again getting the worst of it out a clasp knife and stabbed the prosei eight places. The wounds, however, were serious character. There being a large nu previous convictions recorded against the I he was sentenced to 5 years' penal servitude THE CHARGE AGAINST A GOVERNES: In the case of Alice Cox (on bail), 23 age, governess, charged with the conceal] the birth of her child, at Llandudno, on October, the grand jury ignored the bi] Malcolm Douglas said he did not propose to with the case on the coroner's inquisition. A PWLLHELI CASE. The grand jury found no true bill in of Jane Evans (on bail), 29 years of age, c as of no occupation, who had been comm: trial on a charge of killing Elizabeth Jor eleven months, at Tai Newyddion, on the 2: BREAKING INTO A WELSH HOTEL Thomas Edward Perry, 37 years of age, ( as of no occupation, was indicted for breal the Dovey Valley Hotel, Durowen, with i steal. The prisoner had been staying at t but leaving without paying his bill, his were detained. On the night of the 4th A was caught coming out of the hotel by thi door having in one hand a bag containing t bottles and a candlestick, and in the other ] His defence was that he went back to the his clothes. The jury found him gu recommended him to mercy.-The prisoi had been previously convicted, was sentene months' hard labour. A SHOCKING OUTRAGE. John Jones, '32, labourer, pleaded gui charge of assaulting Miriam Hughes, at on the 28th July last. Mr. Yates said the trix was a governess, 18 years of age, ant day in question she was going home f duties. The prisoner followed her, and aft her the time, he caught hold of her, threal kill her if she screamed. He then told must give him money. Finally she bee conscious, and the prisoner committed thl with which he was now charged. He wa at Ruthin the following day, and identified was a long list of previous convictions ag prisoner, two (in 1869 and 1877) being for on females.-His Lordship said the pris, pleaded guilty to an abominable crime. judge) should not be doing his duty to soc: did not pass a sentence that would act as a to persons who might be disposed to make i of this sort on a defenceless female. The was that the prisoner be kept in penal 1 for twelve years. CASE UNDER THE CRIMINAL LAW AMES ACT. Edward Williams (5G), labourer, who v for an offence under the Criminal Law Am Act, the girl being of the age of 15, was a EMBEZZLEMENT AND FORGERY BY A POST Richard John Jones, 39 years of age, po pleaded not guilty to ten indictments char; with embezzlement, forgery, and falsifi accounts, at the Valley Postoffice, near E There were no less than ten indictment the prisoner, namely Forging a receipt f( March, 188G forging a receipt for Z IS 2 the 18th March, 1887 forging a receipt fc Id. on the 18th March, 1887 forging a re £27 2s. 7d. on the 18th March, 1887 f receipt for £15 on the 16th October, IS bezzling from the Postmaster-General thE £ 6 on the 31st January, 1885, and the su on fcb.o 10f.li J uly, 1S85 embezzling: the su: on the 10th May, 1886, and the sum of £ 26th September, 1886 embezzling Y,7 or June, 1887, and a3 on the 15th Septembt embezzling £45 on the 9th of June, 18 falsifying various of his accounts. The dictment-forgery: of a receipt for £ 95- one proceeded with.—The jury, after a v< deliberation, found the prisoner guilty, Lordship said it was unnecessary to proc the other indictments.-His Lordship, h: marked on the enormity of the offence period over which the peculations had ( sentenced the prisoner to seven year servitude. BURGLARY AT A LLANDUDNO HOT: William Day, 24 years of age, boots, fou: of a burglary at the Prince of Wales Hot dudno, the dwelling house of Mr. Hugh L( sentenced to twelve months' hard labour.

THE LLANGWM TITHE RlOTERS."—As in our last issue, the Government intend tc against the following eight of the defer the next Ruthin January Assizes :-Mes Williams, Arddyfan Thomas Thomas, 1 John Lloyd, Ty Isaf, Cwm John Jones, J. Metcalf, Siop, Cerrigydruidion; Edwar Bodynlliw; David Jones, Llwyn Mali, a Roberts, Ty Nant. SOME OF MY LIKINGS.—I will tell you like A charitable person-one who tab views of things-so that no matter to wh; he may belong he looks kindly, even lovinj all other churches; regarding them as vessels all bound for the same port-each ward the same glorious object, Christ and one who looks unjudgingly upon the sins < remembering his own, and knowing that C can see the heart; and who will freely acki that he is in the wrong, if he feels it to who is proud enough to beg any one's pardi he has wronged (strange as it may seem heard persons boast that never in their 1 they used those just and generous words your pardon 1") who is never overcome t who can speak calmly while others are rag uncontrolled passion; who almost alw right, but who never talks about his w deeds and self-denials who teaches by more than by precept; and who lives outh who is kind to children, and appreciates t of young people. Whoever you are, if yo to this description, let me fall on my kne you and kiss your hand, which is mor< would do for Queen Victoria, though thereby be excluded from the hope of eN presented at the Court of St. James's Nineteen Beautiful Tears," by Frances lard. EXTRAORDINARY WELSH ROMANCE.—T newspapers give currency to an extr: romance which has caused much sensation out the extensive mining district of 1 erchrugog, Ruabon. It appears that some a collier from that neighbourhood emig America, leaving his wife and three son him. He kept up correspondence with and about twelve months ago paid a vis native country. On his return he persu eldest son to accompany him, and matters as usual. After frequent solicitations to and seeing the low state of labour in the n< hood, the wife and sons decided to follow due course arrived. The husband, it is st taken somewhat aback on the unexpecte( ance of his first wife, for it appears thai married to the lady he and his son li"* Having entertained the new-comers, he wife up the hills, ostensibly to view the He eventually led her to the edge of a st precipice soaring over a lake. Up to this conduct was that of a gratified husban( the ledge of the rock he suddenly chang and, presenting a revolver, gave her the being shot or thrown over the cliff. Ag tremely, the woman preferred the latter all She was told to undress, which comit obeyed reluctantly. As she proceeded 13 him to turn his back to her. He did so. mediately made a rush and pushed him precipice. She then retraced her steps a the occurrence known. The body was fo mangled condition on the margin of the la wife is on her way homewards, the expen return journey having been defrayed by A interested in her unfortunate position*